GUWAHATI: Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Health &Family Welfare and Chemicals & Fertilizers, delivered the Amrit Kaal Vimarsh Viksit Bharat@2047 lecture at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati on Sunday. The development dialogue focused on the topic 'Transformation of Healthcare in Amrit Kaal'.
The event organized by IIT Guwahati brought together all stakeholders in medical and healthcare in Assam, and the session included an active dialogue between the Minister and students, during which they discussed topics related to mental health, malnutrition, affordable healthcare systems, and the improvement of the pharmaceutical sector in the country, among others. This session underlined the collective commitment to building a healthier, more sustainable future for our nation.
During his speech, the Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, said that he was delighted to be in Assam for this event. He underlined that it was very important to set visions and goals in every aspect of our lives. For the same reason, it is the duty of teachers, leaders, researchers, and innovators to inspire the source of our future, our students, to aim for higher goals. We must follow the goals and vision shared by the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, including making our country a developed country, becoming Atma Nirbhar, taking inspiration from our heritage, working as an ally with the global superpowers, and making a commitment to build a sustainable future for ourselves and our country.
Prof. PK Iyer, Officiating Director, IIT Guwahati, mentioned that the institution is hosting the Assam Advanced Healthcare Innovation Institute (AAHII), established by the Prime Minister and the Jyoti and Bhupat Mehta School of Health Sciences and Technology, which is dedicated to training biomedical engineers with an interdisciplinary understanding of engineering, biological-chemical science, humanities, and design principles through hands-on experiences.
Keshab Mahanta, Minister of Health and Family Welfare and Science and Technology, Information and Technology Department, Govt. of Assam, graced the event with his esteemed presence. Prof. Heads and faculty, students, and research scholars of multiple educational institutions, along with the ASHA workforce, also attended the event, stated a press release.
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